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Management: Community College Policy & Administration
Doctor of ManagementThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Stand out in the job market by earning an online doctoral degree in community college policy and administration at ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ. Designed for college faculty and administrators who aspire to lead effectively and advance in administrative careers, the Doctor of Management in community college policy and administration at UMGC offers exceptional scholarship, intimate cohorts, online courses, short residencies, distinguished faculty, and dissertation support in a program that can be completed within three years.
Program Highlights
- Amplify your expertise: Build policy expertise and the skills you need to support dissertation research.
- Network with colleagues: Take advantage of intimate cohorts, short residencies, and dissertation support.
- Lead change: Lead transformational change in a rapidly changing sector of higher education.
- Measure effectiveness: Apply indicators of institutional effectiveness to community college operations.
- Apply theory & practice: Work to continuously improve college policy and student outcomes.
- Hone advocacy skills: Advocate for the needs of community colleges and students.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 54 credits.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, CCPA 810A)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 810B)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 800A)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 800B)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 830A)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 830B)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 821A)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 821B)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 841A)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 841B)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 851A)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 851B)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 861A)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 861B)
Dissertation Courses
- (3 Credits, CCPA 890)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 891)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 892)
- (3 Credits, CCPA 893)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to develop community college faculty and administrators and other professionals who are interested in becoming transformational leaders and advancing in senior-level careers in community colleges, state or federal agencies, or related not-for-profit organizations.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
- We recommend you have work and prior management experience in a community college or other higher education institution, government agency, or business.
- You will need doctoral-level academic reading and writing skills before entering this writing-intensive program.
Total Program Credits
54
Transfer Credits
None
Format
- No transfer credits accepted
- All courses available online
- Program restrictions apply
- On-site residency required
- Not available to MD residents
Tuition Per Credit
- $1087 per credit
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is competitive and is based on a combination of all requirements. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.
Please note: New cohorts begin in the fall term only.
All applicants will be pre-screened by DMCCPA faculty/staff based on the qualifications listed on the DMCCPA program webpage. Applicants who pass the pre-screen process will be required to interview (30 minutes; via phone or teleconference) with the DMCCPA admissions committee, which will use a common interview guide and will be comprised of faculty members, a staff member, and the program director. Final admissions recommendations will be based upon evaluation of written submissions and interview recommendations from faculty. You will also need to submit supporting documentation, which is outlined on the program webpage.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
Not available to residents of the following states: MD.
Learning Design & Technology
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Earn a Master of Science in learning design and technology at ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ and build gain skills and competencies you need to use emerging technologies, learning analytics, and learning theory to design adaptive and personalized online learning experiences. This state-of-the-art online program is designed for specialists and other professionals who want to leverage the power of technology in the field of education. Study in UMGC’s convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are innovators in the field. Learn the newest industry standards with coursework that is constantly being updated. And gain knowledge that you can apply on the job right away!Â
Note: This program does not lead to teacher certification in Maryland.
Program Highlights
- Apply learning sciences: Design and implement transformative, personalized online and hybrid learning experiences. Â
- Explore digital strategies: Identify and apply learning analytics, current research, and theory to optimize the learning environment. Â
- Sharpen leadership skills: Initiate and lead learning design projects. Â
- Analyze data: Create assessment strategies and visualization models to inform design. Â
- Create a network: Use social media tools to create a personal learning network for ongoing professional development. Â
- Communicate effectively: Communicate effectively online and in print using visual, oral, and written formats. Â
- Develop innovative ideas: Select, evaluate, and design media and technologies to support learning online. Â
- Discuss ethics: Evaluate legal and ethical issues and develop appropriate strategies for online learning projects.Â
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits. Take the following courses in the order listed.
Core Courses Â
- (3 Credits, LDTC 600)
- (3 Credits, LDTC 605)
- (3 Credits, LDTC 610)
- (3 Credits, LDTC 615)
- (3 Credits, LDTC 620)
- (3 Credits, LDTC 625)
- (3 Credits, LDTC 630)
- (3 Credits, LDTC 640)Â
- (3 Credits, LDTC 650)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, LDTC 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for learning design and technology careers in several professional contexts. Potential job titles include instructional designer, learning development specialist, instructional technologist, training and development specialist, and instructional systems specialist. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have a background in teaching, education, or professional development, as well as basic experience in word processing. Strong writing skills are also encouraged in this program.Â
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Exactly 12
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $544 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Business Administration
Master of Business AdministrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Earn an MBA entirely online in as little as 16 months for about $21,000. The online Master of Business Administration program at ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ is designed for busy professionals looking to gain the skills and knowledge that today’s employers need. Learn from faculty members who are active or former professionals in industry, government, and non-profit organizations and discuss course concepts with classmates who have a range of professional and life experiences. Earn a specialization in one of five key areas: marketing, finance, human resource management, global business, or nonprofit management.
Course materials are available as no-cost electronic resources through UMGC's online classroom for most courses in this online program, so you can save money on textbooks. And, the GMAT is not required for admission!
Program Highlights
Gain knowledge: Apply knowledge of business administration and management by integrating and applying principles from key functional disciplines of business. Â
Lead ethically: Exemplify ethical leadership by making ethical business decisions while demonstrating leadership skills, teamwork, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Â
Implement a plan: Create business strategy by conducting research, analyzing and interpreting findings, and implementing a business plan. Â
Generate ideas: Engage in innovative and critical thinking by generating and evaluating entrepreneurial ideas and formulating, evaluating, and implementing business solutions. Â
Solve problems: Make decisions and solve problems in a global context by framing business decisions in the context of a global environment. Â
Transform data: Transform data into insights by using data analytics and technological approaches to analyze information and make evidence-based decisions. Â
Communicate effectively: Formulate and deliver communications by communicating effectively in various settings to diverse stakeholders.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 30 credits. You’ll take 18 credits of core courses, 9 credits chosen from specialization areas, and a 3-credit capstone.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
- (3 Credits, MRKT 600)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 605)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 620)
- (3 Credits, FIN 610)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 610)
Elective/Specialization Courses
Take three 3-credit courses in one of our specializations (outlined under Select MBA Elective Courses) for a total of 9 credits. We recommend you complete your core courses first, then your three specialization courses, before wrapping up with your capstone.
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, BMGT 690)
Career Preparation
This online program is designed to help you prepare for management careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations. UMGC's online MBA program courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that today’s employers seek.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills as well as basic IT knowledge before starting the MBA program.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
None
Format
- Transfer up to 12 credits
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
